Igli Tare: I will do everything possible to help my people

13 people have lost their lives and about 600 have been hurt by several powerful earthquakes that have hit Albania. According to Civil Emergencys, one person lost his life after jumping out of his apartment in panic, while two others were removed from the ruins of a palace in Thumana. Another dead body has also been extracted from the ruins of a palace in Durres.

Among the many from the sports world who have reacted to these news is the sports director of Lazio, Igli Tare.

It's a tragedy that has affected me and my family, the great tragedy”, Tare told Italian media.

It looks like the number of victims is going up, I wish with all my heart to be the opposite”, he said.

Tare has also shown willingness to offer help.

“will do everything possible to help my people”, the former Albanian National assailant stressed.

The first powerful quake of the 6.4 magnitude struck Albania around 3:50 a.m. on Tuesday, and had the Adriatic Sea epicentre, 40km from the capital, Tirana and 10km north of Durres. Other lighter swings have felt after him. Another powerful earthquake was recorded at 7:10 a.m. 5.4 magnitude.

So far reported on several collapsed palaces in the city of Durres and the village of Thumane and dozens of families have remained in ruins, while citizens and rescue teams are trying to help stranded residents.